Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2012

• #1

A few of us Essex laners went out today to see how deep the fords were and had some pleasant supprises.

Plenty of water today.

We had a Suzuki behind us that couldn't get through violets so they managed to get a strap onto my towbar and we pulled him all the way through.

The best part was that it was my wife driving our landy for the first time.

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Oct 21, 2012

• #2

we need proof

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2012

• #3

Couldn't take outside pics as we were in a river, but I think my son took a few with through the rear window as we were moving.

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2012

• #4

You might notice the 110 in front was also stuck after a snorkle failure.

 

Mr Noisy

Coming in your ears.

• Oct 22, 2012

• #5

that looks like an awesome river drive, very jungle-like!

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #6

That's the well known Violets Lane.

Its like that for about 1/3 mile after a lot of rain.

It has been known to be deeper.

 

auf_wiedersehen_pet

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #7

Brian S said:

A few of us Essex laners went out today to see how deep the fords were and had some pleasant supprises.

Plenty of water today.

We had a Suzuki behind us that couldn't get through violets so they managed to get a strap onto my towbar and we pulled him all the way through.

The best part was that it was my wife driving our landy for the first time.

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She needs to look where she's going

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #8

We was waiting for the defender in front of us to get recovered.

 

Glb8686

Active Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #9

Her heater on cold and yours on warm? What sort of a man are you? Lol

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #10

My side of the windscreen was misting up.

 

duker996

Active Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #11

Glb8686 said:

Her heater on cold and yours on warm? What sort of a man are you? Lol

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I love how observant people are on here

 

strange_days

New Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #12

Epic

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Oct 22, 2012

• #13

You sure Er1c hasn't seen this thread? He might think it's too wet to drive and that you'll destroy everyone's hard work in keeping lanes open ...

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 22, 2012

• #14

Not observant enough to see the air was set on the windscreen. :lol:

 

Glb8686

Active Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #15

Ahh touché

 

Tarantula

New Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #16

Everyone's got snorkels yeah?

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #17

Yes, but some better sealed than others.

 

uk_vette

Well-Known Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #18

Only 3 foot, ???????

Mwaarrr, mere puddle.

Gra.

 

abcdedd

New Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #19

I can vouch for depth getting even better! ive been down there up to and lipping mywindscreen.. the first time i had to go on it i got a call from a mate saying he was stuck on a lane, didnt tell me the name so he said, oh by the way - when you reach water just keep moving and makea bow wave.. no warning on depth.. Bastard.. haha

 

Brian S

Well-Known Member

• Oct 23, 2012

• #20

This depth had the bonnet underwater a few times, luckily the deep parts are interspersed with shallow parts, so its not 1/3 mile underwater.... :lol: